State v. Mariner

[¶ 1] The State appeals from an order entered by the trial court (Cumberland County, Wheeler, J.) suppressing evidence seized from Gary Mariner, his vehicle, and his residence after the court determined that the warrant that authorized the search and the seizure of that evidence was not supported by probable cause. We conclude that the warrant affidavit provided the necessary substantial basis for the warrant judge’s finding of probable cause, and we vacate the suppression order.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] On October 1, 2015, Portland police applied for a warrant to search Gary Mariner, his Lyman…